The London Spine Unit : the highest rated treatment facility in LondonPublished articleCONCLUSIONS: Normal ROM and solid fusion were achieved at both arthroplasty and arthrodesis levels. ROM of replacement levels in different locations of the 3-level construct was acceptable.Cervical Disc Replacement Expert. Best Spinal Surgeon UKThe London Spine Unit is a specialist clinic for Cervical Disc Replacement as Day Surgery.
Abstract
Methods: Sixty-four patients with 3-level hybrid surgery and 37 patients with 3-level anterior cervical discectomy and fusion were reviewed retrospectively. Clinical outcomes were based on visual analog scale, Neck Disability Index, 36-Item Short Form Survey, and Japanese Orthopaedic Association scores and Japanese Orthopaedic Association recovery rate. Radiologic assessments included range of motion (ROM) of C2-C7 and adjacent level and cervical lordosis of C2-C7. Perioperative parameters, fusion condition, and complications were assessed.
Results: There were no statistical differences observed between the 2 groups for Japanese Orthopaedic Association, Neck Disability Index, or visual analog scale scores. The hybrid surgery group had better physical and mental 36-Item Short Form Survey scores than the fusion group at 1-year follow-up (physical component summary: 49.34 vs. 46.70, P = 0.012; mental component summary: 45.67 vs. 43.95, P = 0.004). ROM of C2-C7 and adjacent levels was less compromised in the hybrid group compared with baseline (64.60% vs. 51.34%, P < 0.001). Cervical lordosis was decreased with time in both groups but was acceptable at final follow-up, and both groups showed solid fusion.
Conclusions: Normal ROM and solid fusion were achieved at both arthroplasty and arthrodesis levels. ROM of replacement levels in different locations of the 3-level construct was acceptable.
Keywords: 3-level; Anterior cervical discectomy and fusion; Arthroplasty; Cervical disc replacement; Cervical spine; Degenerative disc disease; Hybrid surgery.
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